Bank Close: There are numerous public holidays in the final month of the year. Banks will be shut for over two weeks in December. Make sure to check the list of holidays before visiting the bank this month for any work-related matters, as not doing so could result in difficulties.
In December, banks will be closed for a total of 17 days, not just one or two. The RBI has published the schedule of bank holidays for December. In December, the bank will be closed for 5 Sundays. There are going to be two Saturdays off. In this manner, bank employees will now have the opportunity to enjoy 7 days off per week instead of 6. Simultaneously, there will be ten holidays designated for celebration or other occasions.
Different states have determined holidays based on various criteria
The banks will be closed on Sundays on December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29. December 14 and 28 will fall on Saturdays and also be days off. Different states have determined holidays based on various criteria. The RBI has declared bank closures until the end of the day. Bank employees will have ample time during the holidays this month to freely explore their surroundings. Employees will need to visit the bank briefly.
List of Bank Holidays in December:
- December 3 : Commemoration of St. Francis Xavier
- December 10 marks the observance of Human Rights Day.
- December 11 is the day UNICEF was established.
- December 18: Celebration of Guru Ghasidas’ Birthday
- December 19: Commemoration of Goa’s Independence
- December 24: As the day of martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur.
- December 25th: The day of Christmas
- December 26 is celebrated as Boxing Day and Kwanzaa.
- December 30 is known as Tamu Losar.
- December 31st: The night before New Year’s Day